St Albans District has a rich tradition of outdoor events. These contribute to a sense of place, create opportunities to socialise and engender a sense of pride. They contribute to making St Albans District a great place to live, work, study and visit. They provide employment and business opportunities and show off the District’s retail and hospitality sector to new audiences.

Outdoor events are approved (and sometimes delivered) by Parish Councils, Harpenden Town Council or St Albans City and District Council (SADC), dependent upon which organisation is responsible for the land in question. The information published here relates only to events taking place on land owned or managed by SADC. Commercial, charitable or community-led organisations can make use of these spaces, subject to the application and approvals process set out here.

It is intended that these rules will balance the interests of residents, park users, local businesses, event organisers and the Council.